Maybe Nets Time

Sean Marks took over one of the worst franchises in sports. Within a few years, he orchestrated the “clean sweep” and was heralded as one of the greatest GMs in basketball. When the players involved in that clean sweep then tried to get Marks fired a mere 2 years later, he suddenly became a complete joke, an obvious disaster, and the sole reason why the Nets suck. In all this hyperbole, one question is consistently obscured: is Sean Marks actually a good GM?  In this episode we try to answer that question by taking a long, hard look at the man's record, from the Jeremy Lin signing to the Noah Clowney draft pick. We leave no stone unturned.  You'll have to listen to discover the verdict.

When KD, Harden, and Kyrie were on the Nets, I blamed Kyrie for all their woes. Now that the three have abandoned BK, I find myself rooting for Kyrie as I revel in the disappointments of KD and Harden. My question for you, Nets Nation, is: why?

The playoffs inevitably result in disappointed teams >>> Disappointed teams inevitably result in star movement >>> Star movement inevitably results in...the Nets getting a star???

Bill Simmons recently claimed the Nets were the #1 franchise he wouldn't want to be. We argue (convincingly) that the mediocre, expectation-less Nets are in a far better spot than the Celtics are (since they are obviously going to flame out again in the playoffs, leading to heartbreak, recriminations, and real fan suffering all around). Share this with your Celtics fan friends - they need to know the pain that is coming.

A breathtakingly quick breakdown of all the hottest Nets news of the last 13 days, brought to you by a human and an RSS feed.

These are dark days in Nets Nation, so we thought we'd try to brighten things up a bit by comparing Nets to...characters in the classic cringe comedy "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Also, is that DFS in the thumbnail? If you need a clearer image of this, hit us up on X @maybenetstime

While much of Nets Twitter is despairing over the loss of Kyrie Irving and his ever faithful lackey KD, we feel like celebrating: this long three year nightmare is finally over! No one has enjoyed watching this team slowly tear itself apart, so why should we be upset by it finally breaking up? Shouldn't we all be celebrating a future that does NOT include Kyrie Irving? He's going to be someone else's problem soon!  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While much of Nets Twitter is despairing over the loss of Kyrie Irving and his ever faithful lackey KD, we feel like celebrating: this long three year nightmare is finally over! No one has enjoyed watching this team slowly tear itself apart, so why should we be upset by it finally breaking up? Shouldn't we all be celebrating a future that does NOT include Kyrie Irving? He's going to be someone else's problem soon! Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com

We look back at some of the players we've talked about since we started back in 2017. Man this team used to be fun.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We bring Steve back to help us process what was - by all accounts - a miserable year in Nets Nation (interview begins just after the 13 minute mark).  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Year three of the Kyrie/KD experiment is over, and the results are just as disappointing as ever. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We discuss what the big picture playoff implications are for this weird Brooklyn Nets team. Is this a lost season, or is there actually hope that they can win the championship they were once favored to win? Then we get down to the nitty gritty of their matchup with the red hot Boston Celtics, before ultimately descending into some Easter-related F-U-N fun.  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the regular season comes to a close, we look ahead to what will no doubt be a historic playoff run by the Nets. Then, we do a “sweet sixteen” brackets of things that define NYC (it'll make more sense when you hear it). Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nets have an easy-ish end of season schedule, but will that be enough to guarantee the 8th seed? Can they sneak into the 7th? Will Ben Simmons ever play? Will the drama ever end?  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kyrie, like all rich people, got what he wanted. Should Nets Nation rejoice?  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kyrie, by choice, can only play in 3 more regular season games. Ben Simmons probably won't play a game all season, but he is going to wear some fabulous sweaters. KD, meanwhile, is reduced to fighting for his team's life in the Play-In game. It's made for TV drama. Bravo, hit us up, we have some ideas.  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sure, things seem to be going great in Philly, but the Nets have a cautionary tale to tell about that most mercurial of figures, James Harden, and it boils down to this: don't fart in front of James Harden. As Nets fans now know, the slightest imperfection, the faintest blemish, even a whiff of human frailty will send this man running for the hills. So enjoy him now — soak up every second of this glorious honeymoon phase — for it will all come crashing down soon enough. That said, Ben Simmons, would you mind just suiting up and playing in ONE game for this team? Please. PLEASE?!?! Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James Harden is killing it in Philly, meanwhile Ben Simmons is wearing owl sweaters on the bench in Brooklyn. What a fun season this has been! Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cam Thomas is ON FIRE. All Star Weekend is IN CLEVELAND. We have a lot to discuss. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What will Nets Nation look like after the influx  of Simmons, Curry, and Drummond?  Also, we fantasize about trades that the cities of Philadelphia and New York could make with each other. What would Philly fetch for their beloved cheesesteaks? What would  New York have to give up to get the Liberty Bell? Etc. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bye bye James, and thanks for the memories! And a big welcome to Drummond, Curry, and the most hilarious/toxic/made-for-Bravo duo of all time, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The losing streak continues, rumors abound, so one has to ask: what's changed? Well, Kyrie has returned… Also, we bid a final farewell to CEO John Abbamondi in the latest “consumerism corner.” Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is an episode of “what ifs.” What if Daryl Morey isn't the source of the leaks about Harden's discontent, but instead it's Sean Marks? What if Kyrie gets traded? What if the Nets finally fire their entire medical staff and bring in someone who can help Joe Harris heal?   Eventually we visit Bitterness Bungalow and Consumerism Corner, so be sure to stick around for that. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We discuss ways Nets fans can kill time as they await Kevin Durant's return. And then how Harden is definitely, fully back to his old self. And how we have the best rookies in the league. And other stuff too, of course. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's the midpoint of the NBA season, so we decided to hand out some grades for how each Net has played this season. So, for instance, KD is teacher's pet and is getting an A+, while Blake Griffin has been a naughty boy and is getting an F. Find out how the rest of the squad fared. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sports betting is finally legal in NYC, so we break down all the money the BK Nets can help you make now (30:00). Please send our cut of your winnings in the form of mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Claxton ruined Lebron's Christmas, setting the Nets up to regain their status as the championship favorites in 2022. Right? Maybe? We discuss.  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ok so Kyrie wasn't traded. Instead he's back and…occasionally playing. Except he is ALREADY in health and safety protocols. So we ask: will his return bolster a threadbare roster or become a distraction to the team?  Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can Kyrie actually be dealt? Will Sean Marks trade Joe Harris? Will Caris Levert boomerang back to the Nets? We explore all the potential trades the Nets might get into, then turn to our other passion: fashion. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First we welcome Nets Nation residents to the Cam Thomas revolution. Then we discuss Claxton, Harden, KD, and the rest of that ragtag gang of hoopsters sitting atop the Eastern Conference. Finally we discuss fast food, turkey, and other “fun” topics. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com.

How good have the Nets been this season? Have we seen who they are, or is there room for growth? And in the end we just end up talking good old fashioned comfort food. Send your mailbag questions to maybenetstime@gmail.com.